Climate Conversations

12 December 2023: We take the temperature with voices from the global north and south.

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05 December 2023: Over the past 50 years, the number of weather-related disasters has risen five-fold, with climate change generally accepted to be a primary driver. Climate-related risks continue to grow and threaten global business and communities. At COP28, Marsh McLennan launched a report titled "Building a Climate Resilient Future" – part of a joint initiative between the United Nations Climate Change High-Level Champions. We speak to Francis Bouchard, Managing Director, Climate, Marsh McLennan to find out more. Plus, we hear from Saud Abu Alshawareb, Executive Vice President – Industrial, TECOM Group about ways to elevate environmental consciousness in the industrial sector, the potential of advanced manufacturing and the Fourth Industrial Revolution in driving holistic sustainability. Plus, we'll hear how technology can pave the way for green manufacturing.

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28 November 2023: Kelly Power from Best Kept Shared joins us to chat about how easy it can be to rent clothes. Araceli Gallego from Fashion Revolution UAE talks about Fashion Revolution and their plans for COP 28.

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21 November 2023: What role can our built environment play in mitigating the effects of climate change?

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14 November 2023: As Emirates announces a $52 billion dollar order for 95 Boeing aircrafts at the Dubai airshow, we speak to Emirates President Sir Tim Clark about sustainability when it comes to aviation and his plans for the airline's future. Plus, we hear from Boeing Vice President Darren Hulst and Etihad Aviation Group CEO Antonoaldo Neves, on what they're doing to make flying greener. 

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07 November 2023: We know smart choices can help the planet, but what about smart homes? Let's ask Paul Paterson the CEO and Founder of Elevation Sustainable Building Solutions, who is on a mission to make buildings more sustainable. 

And also Valentina Cereda, a Health & Wellbeing Architect and the Founder of Energy & Space.

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31 October 2023: Is offsetting really a critical climate tool, or simply a way to delay the inevitable energy transition? 

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24 October 2023. As we countdown to COP28, we look at how the UAE is transitioning from traditional energy sources such as fossil fuels to alternative energy sources. We hear from Ahmed Baghoum, Chief Executive Officer of one of the UAE's sustainable cities - Masdar as well as Christer Viktorsson, Director General, FANR (Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation).

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We are talking sustainability in the F&B industry with Kaoutar Makrache - CEO of Win Sustainably, Omar Shihab the Chief Sustainability Officer at BOCA and the founder of Palmade Cutlery

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10 October 2023: Events and entertainments are big business in the UAE, but how achievable are their net zero goals?

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